The Apollo, in partnership with BET and 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID), is pleased to present the return of the Harlem Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant Initiative to support local businesses and arts organizations and arts collectives in financial need.
Donor Name: Apollo Theater
State: New York
Neighborhood: Harlem
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
Established in 2020 in response to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities, this third round of the microgrant initiative will continue to aid in small business recovery.
Through this initiative, ten local Harlem businesses and nonprofits will receive a $10,000 grant from BET to support their continued recovery from COVID-19 and to honor the entrepreneurial spirit of Soul Train’s innovator and pioneer, Don Cornelius. To date, the 2020 and 2021 Harlem Microgrant program has awarded 40 recipients and, in this iteration with BET, will continue to provide relief and resources to their community.
Funding information
- Through the initiative, ten $10,000 micro-grants will be distributed to local merchants and organizations that define the culture and the vitality of Harlem.
Eligibility
- Business
- Must be located and operating in Harlem for at least six months
- Must be independently owned and operated (not corporate branch/location)
- Not for Profit Arts Organizations/Art Collectives
- Must be located and operating in Harlem for at least six months
- Must not have an operating budget more than $500K
- Must be a 501 c 3 arts collective or arts organization under 500K
For more information, visit Harlem Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant Initiative Program.
